Potassium Complements the action of sodium Vegetables, fruit (especially bananas), and juices May encourage sodium secretion and help to reduce blood pressure Extra potassium is not known to enhance performanceZinc Involved in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates

During sports activities your body loses fluid and minerals due to sweating, which have to be replaced. Isostar drinks are isotonic, and so contain the same concentration of dissolved particles as your blood. This means the carbohydrates in Isostar

and liver carbohydrate stores (glycogen); replace fluid and salt losses (electrolytes) lost in sweat; regenerate and repair muscle damage (the adaptation process); and protect your immune and antioxidant defence systems.The window of opportunity

with hunger due to the heavy demands on energy. Eating small regular meals across the day rather than three large meals can help with energy balance, whilst curbing cravings. Although you do need to replace carbohydrates, do it by choosing a low glycemic

carbohydrate reserves to fuel your movement. During and after very short runs in cool conditions you need not take an energy drink. Drinking water after training should be enough to restore the fluids lost through sweat, while food eaten in the 24 hours

. These simple carbohydrates are a great source of energy - in fact, honey was even used by runners in the Olympic Games in ancient Greece in as an energy source.A blend of natural sugars (80%), water (18%), and minerals, vitamins, pollen and protein (2%), honey

This recovery drink declares itself as the ultimate post exercise shake. It offers 2 ½ parts carbohydrate to 1 part whey protein isolate. Designed to immediately replenish your glycogen stores, it offers 40.6 grams of carbohydrate per serving

down enough leg-muscle glycogen to make running feel really difficult. Since most of us require more time than that to complete a half-marathon, it’s wise to conserve your carbohydrate fuel carefully. That means running at a steady, reasonable pace

in search of steaming bowls of porridge. It's high in muscle-fuelling carbohydrate and is a good source of iron to maintain oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Try it Porridge is perfect before a long run because it provides slow-release carbs that keep you

of immune suppression. The harder or longer you train, the more stress hormones you produce. And if you exercise without sufficient fluid or fuel – in the form of stored carbohydrate (glycogen) or dietary carbohydrate – you'll produce even more stress